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(AP) – Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Ema…

A Cary teenager who turned a personal family challenge into groundbreaking scientific research.

Tadalafil users were 22% more likely to develop glaucoma, a study found, raising new questions about long-term Cialis use and eye pressure risks.

The study examined stores including Dollar General, Dollar Tree, the 99 Cent Store and Family Dollar.

What is a low-carb diet? We asked nutrition experts to explain. Also, who a low-carb eating pattern makes sense for, and the right way to do it.

Each person has a unique gut microbial population, with variation shaped by diet, lifestyle and disease. We are seeing a rapid rise in metabolic disorders, obesity and inflammatory diseases that cannot be explained by our relatively stable genetic code. One o…

Morning exercises for women over 60: a trainer shares five moves that work major muscle groups at home.

When it comes to salty snacks, popcorn and pretzels are similar, but differ nutritionally. Discover which snack nutrition experts say is the healthier choice.

For people living with diabetes, managing blood sugar can mean constantly watching the clock, keeping meals and medications on schedule and staying alert to changes in glucose levels. While little can be done about timed meals, researchers have developed a bi…

Peppercorn-sized clumps of human brain cells grown in a lab for a record seven years aged similarly to those inside our heads, suggesting they "recorded the passage of time," scientists said Wednesday.

Discover five dietitian-recommended afternoon drinks that can support healthy blood sugar levels, including green tea, herbal tea, smoothies and more.

Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?

A new experimental compound helped mice burn more energy without eating less, raising hopes for a different approach to weight loss.

From unexpected babies to "Ozempic teeth," the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects. Emerging research shows the drugs, which have proven effective in treating obesity and diabetes, may also be usef…

Struggling insomniacs may find relief with a “crapsule” before bedtime, according to new research from China.

The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for Florida governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.

Colorado is nearing last year's total number of Mpox cases after health officials reported a recent uptick in infections, including seven cases since late July.

False narratives could undermine public confidence in an important tool that may help prevent or treat cancer in the future.

Spinach, almonds and sweet potatoes are celebrated as some of the healthiest foods on the planet. But for the millions of Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study from the UNC School of Medicine suggests that these same foods may be…

Almost 5000 people have now been infected and more than 2300 have died, across six provinces and 55 health zones. This is now the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded, and it is moving faster than any previous Ebola outbreak.

Ruth Olinger, 70, adopted her grandson and is raising him as her son. She pays $10,400 a year for day care and says she can't retire.

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

Florida’s 'flesh-eating’ bacteria toll is climbing as a third person has died from Vibrio vulnificus this year, with the latest death reported in Bay County.

From cookies to trail mix, these protein-packed snacks with almonds will satisfy, whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory.